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IntelliJ IDEA

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IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.

License model

  • Freemium • Open Source

Application types

Country of Origin

  • CZ flagCzechia
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
Inspections help find probable bugs and dead code, detect performance issues, and improve the overall code structure by providing quick-fixes for any code that contains potential concerns.
In the Search Everywhere window, you can search for files, actions, classes, symbols, settings, UI elements, and anything in Git, all from a single entry point.
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IntelliJ IDEA provides first-class support for leading frameworks with dedicated assistance for Jakarta EE, JPA, Reactor, Spring and Spring Boot, and other popular frameworks.
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Properties

  1.  Support for Themes
  2.  Distraction-free
  3.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Code Completion
  2.  Java IDE
  3.  Auto Correction
  4.  Go to definition
  5.  Language/SDK agnostic
  6.  Java Support
  7.  Dark Mode
  8.  Syntax Highlighting
  9.  Real time collaboration
  10.  Ad-free
  11.  Works Offline
  12.  Autocompletion
  13.  Spell Checking
  14.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  15.  No registration required
  16.  WYSIWYG Support
  17.  Code Formatting
  18. Git icon  Git Support
  19.  File Versioning
  20.  Support for MarkDown
  21.  Full-Text Search
  22.  Static analysis
  23.  Built-in terminal emulation
  24.  Debugging
  25.  Graphical User Interface

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Comment summary: IntelliJ IDEA is praised for its comprehensive Java support, intuitive code completion, and powerful features which enhance productivity, often surpassing Eclipse and Netbeans. Despite some concerns about pricing and the need for an independent open-source version, its productivity benefits and feature-rich environment justify the cost for many. Users appreciate the availability of free licenses for students and open-source projects, along with its seamless integration of popular tools.
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Another Neko
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Feb 4, 2021
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While IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition's source code is mostly open source (under the Apache 2.0 license), it is NOT like VSCodium and requires you to agree to corporate ToS and Privacy Policy to use the open source application (it just quits without starting if you decline). It would be great if someone started and maintained an independently compiled version of IntelliJ IDEA that has the user agree to no terms other than the Apache 2.0 License and doesn't track the user.

Top Negative Comment
Duncan Briggs
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Aug 4, 2019
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I would like to see an automatically updated view of the issues (including errors and warnings) in my project (not just a single file). I recall that Eclipse had a view of this, but IntelliJ IDEA does not. It has a few similar views, but I dislike the duplication, and none are quite right:

  • Yellow highlighting under the scroll bar (single file –– not project)
  • Tooltips when hovering over the code (single file –– not project)
  • Tooltips when navigating with the keyboard shortcuts F2 and Shift-F2 (single file –– not project)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Project –> Problems (errors –– no warnings)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Run (errors –– no warnings)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> TODO (to-dos –– no errors, no warnings)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Inspection Results (warnings –– no errors –– manually updated)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Problems (errors –– no warnings)

For more information, please see the following eight-year-old issue on YouTrack: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-68854

hundvd7
Sep 7, 2021

The issue you linked talks about the opposite. They want a view of problems in a file but you want to see them for the project. The issue even linked pictures where you can see it in action...

What you're looking for is: Analyze - Inspect Code... - Whole Project. You don't just want to open a view with preexisting information, you want to start the process of analyzing. Pretty self explanatory.

And, to top it off, the issue you linked has since been implemented.

Adam Lewandowski
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It's really helpful

viraltaco_
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Oct 23, 2021
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IntelliJ IDEA is just my favorite IDE for Java. It has a lot of useful features and it's also free if you're a college student.

hundvd7
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Sep 7, 2021
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It is lightyears ahead of the competition for Java, and it is also the top choice for every other language it supports. THE perfect software

PP Samal
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Dec 13, 2020
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intellij idea is very good from android studio and it never stucks in not responding

loftgame
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nearly support all java platform in coding suguest!

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What is IntelliJ IDEA?

IntelliJ IDEA is a JetBrains IDE for professional development in Java and Kotlin. It unlocks productive development and helps you write high-quality code with ease. Built to get the job done, it provides all of the essential tools and cutting-edge technology support you need. With a smooth, comfortable workflow and a strong focus on privacy and security, it lets you code with confidence and pleasure.

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    CZ flagJetBrains

  • Licensing

    Open Source (Apache-2.0) and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $17 and $599 per month + free version with limited functionality.

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    Average rating of 4.1 (12 ratings)

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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  •  298 Open Issues
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